Rochester Independent Global Film Series - Italian Section
Full Synopsis
The Experience For You
A celebration of world cinema, the second edition of the Rochester Independent Global Film Series features 19 diverse, short films divided into four sections:
Youth Section
Documentary Section
Narrative Section
Italian Contemporary Section
Our series truly embraces independent filmmaking. We asked for stories told from the heart- “a story that you were so passionate about, you picked up a camera and just started shooting because you had to tell it.” This was reflected in the submissions that we received. People of different cultures and ethnicities sent us their story from their corner of the world and now we are honored and happy to share it with you. Our Italian section features young, contemporary filmmakers from North to South who are telling the stories of their generation. For more on Italian cinema, visit us at www.italiancinematoday.com.
Film(s) To Be Screened
"Il Nostro Tempo" (Our Time) followed by Q & A
Roberta is a nine year old girl who wants to enjoy the last days of summer on the beach playing with her friends, while her father Donato forces her to stay at home to help with household chores. The distance between the two seems unbridgeable, but the discovery that Donato is much more fragile than it seems, will lead them to appreciate their time together.
"Come la prima volta" (Like the First Time) by Emanuela Mascherini followed by Q & A
A devoted husband tries desperately to hold on to his wife as her health declines and memory fades.
"Dimmi chi sono" (Tell Me Who I Am) by Luca Caserta followed by Q & A
A woman wanders through the city looking for herself and her lost memory.
"L'Attesa" (The Wait) by Angela Bevilacqua followed by Rome interviews with filmmakers
"L'Attesa" (The Wait) is the suspenseful story of a mother who is frantically trying to locate her son after she hears about a terrorist attack in London where he is studying abroad.
"La Slitta" (The Sled) by Emanuela Ponzano followed by Q & A
Alfred is a small boy who lives with his family in the woods near an isolated village in the mountains of Italy. His parents have strong prejudices against immigrants. Bored and unhappy, they often quarrel, and they pay little attention to their son and usually disregard his needs for affection. One day, during a journey through the woods, Alfred comes across a wooden sled and its owner, a young boy from another country who seems strange and different. After an initial clash, in which they project the prejudices of their parents and society onto each other, they start to relate to each other and understand each other’s problems.
"Ragazzi Soli" (Lonely Boys) by Alberto Nigro followed by Q & A
Alessandro, a boy left alone after the death of his parents, lives in a small village in Basilicata. Due to economic problems, he starts playing slot machines but loses everything. Then he meets Gustavo, a solitary artist from the area who welcomes him into his home and comes to his aid. He then meets Francesca, a friend and student of Gustavo, who initially distrusts the boy, but then a beautiful friendship is born between the two. It is thanks to the bond that is created between the three characters that in the end Alessandro, a victim of gambling addiction, is able to take back his life.
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Screening Location
Online Screening
You will recieve the link to watch online after you RSVP.
Viewing Time
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March 18, 2021, 12:00 am EST
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Event is over, tickets no longer available.
Video-On-Demand Availability
VOD Start: March 18, 2021, 6:00 am
VOD End: March 22, 2021, 4:00 am
VOD Playback will be limited between those dates.
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